Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Parks & Nature

Twin Peaks are good spot to see the entire city. The view is incredible. Night time views are as impressive as the daytime. We always love this spot. You can also run along the road here as well. The air is fresh.
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Twin Peaks
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Twin Peaks are good spot to see the entire city. The view is incredible. Night time views are as impressive as the daytime. We always love this spot. You can also run along the road here as well. The air is fresh.
I have not personally hiked this one but heard good thing about it. Please read some more reviews here https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-davidson-trail
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Mount Davidson
Myra Way
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I have not personally hiked this one but heard good thing about it. Please read some more reviews here https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-davidson-trail
Nice view.
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Mount Tamalpais
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Nice view.
Tall beautiful redwood trees - good spot to hike for beginners to intermediate.
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Isibheshu Sezwe Sezwe Muir Woods
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Tall beautiful redwood trees - good spot to hike for beginners to intermediate.
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Golden Gate Park
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Presidio of San Francisco

Shopping

The largest shopping area of San Francisco. In the area, it has many department stores including Macy's, Bloomingdale, Westfield, Barney's, Nieman Marcus. Union square also house many boutique and global brand stores.
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Union Square
333 Post St
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The largest shopping area of San Francisco. In the area, it has many department stores including Macy's, Bloomingdale, Westfield, Barney's, Nieman Marcus. Union square also house many boutique and global brand stores.
Convenient mall with free parking.
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Stonestown Galleria
3251 20th Ave
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Convenient mall with free parking.
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Serramonte Shopping Center
3 Serramonte Center
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Essentials

We love Mollie Stone's as it is within walking distance and it has deli section as well as fully equipped grocery. The price is quite steep but you cannot beat the convenience of the location.
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California St
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We love Mollie Stone's as it is within walking distance and it has deli section as well as fully equipped grocery. The price is quite steep but you cannot beat the convenience of the location.
Very convenient store and pharmacy.
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CVS Pharmacy
1830 Ocean Ave
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Very convenient store and pharmacy.
Big chain grocery store
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Safeway
298 King St
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Big chain grocery store
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Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
199 W Portal Ave
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ER
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California Pacific Medical Center
2340 Clay St
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ER
Whole Foods Market
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Trader Joe's
265 Winston Dr
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Getting Around

BART takes you from airport to San Francisco, and out to East Bay (Pleasanton, Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland, Fremont, Concord, Walnut Creek, and many more) check more detail routing here www.bart.gov
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Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond St
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BART takes you from airport to San Francisco, and out to East Bay (Pleasanton, Berkeley, Richmond, Oakland, Fremont, Concord, Walnut Creek, and many more) check more detail routing here www.bart.gov
This Muni is our light rail and bus system. It takes you pretty much most places you need to go in San Francisco. https://www.sfmta.com/maps/muni-system-map
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Laguna Honda Blvd/Forest Hill Sta station
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This Muni is our light rail and bus system. It takes you pretty much most places you need to go in San Francisco. https://www.sfmta.com/maps/muni-system-map
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West Portal Station
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Food Scene

Great burger place for affordable price. Yummy Garlic Fries.
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Super Duper Burgers
721 Market St
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Great burger place for affordable price. Yummy Garlic Fries.
Casual Pizza that made from sourdough. Quite unique and we are a fan. Very affordable.
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Goat Hill Pizza
170 W Portal Ave
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Casual Pizza that made from sourdough. Quite unique and we are a fan. Very affordable.
Like this place, They serve bison burger. But there are many more on the menu.
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Bullshead Restaurant
840 Ulloa St
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Like this place, They serve bison burger. But there are many more on the menu.
Authentic Thai Food! I order from here from Uber Eat. They deliver.
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House of Thai
901 Larkin St
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Authentic Thai Food! I order from here from Uber Eat. They deliver.
Good dumpling and decent Chinese food. Give it a try.
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Shanghai Dumpling King
696 Monterey Blvd
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Good dumpling and decent Chinese food. Give it a try.
Not fancy but serve good fresh quality seafood. Crab/Shrimp, etc Good spot. It can be quite packed.
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PPQ Dungeness Island - San Francisco
5821 Clement St
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Not fancy but serve good fresh quality seafood. Crab/Shrimp, etc Good spot. It can be quite packed.
Good Pho.
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PPQ Beef Noodle House
1816 Irving St
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Good Pho.
Great place for a rainy day. Hot Pot - Japanese style.
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Shabu House
2608 Ocean Ave
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Great place for a rainy day. Hot Pot - Japanese style.
Good spot if you are in the area.
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Amphawa Thai Noodle House
5020 Geary Blvd
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Good spot if you are in the area.
good hot pot. Recommended by my friend.
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Nabe
1325 9th Ave
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good hot pot. Recommended by my friend.
Great Brunch spot. Food is very delish!
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Kitchen Story
3499 16th St
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Great Brunch spot. Food is very delish!
Must visit. It is famous and the pastry is sooo good.
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b. patisserie
2821 California St
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Must visit. It is famous and the pastry is sooo good.
Famous bakery. Line could be out the door. Still worth a visit if you have time.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St
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Famous bakery. Line could be out the door. Still worth a visit if you have time.
Great little spot around the neighborhood.
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Fumi Curry & Ramen
3303 Mission St
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Great little spot around the neighborhood.
Authentic Indian/Pakistani food. Very hard to park around here if you go for dinner.
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Pakwan
3182 16th St
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Authentic Indian/Pakistani food. Very hard to park around here if you go for dinner.
Fresh baked croissant (just like in France) according to Dave.
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Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello Blvd
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Fresh baked croissant (just like in France) according to Dave.
Food and browsing/shopping souvenir place.
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Ferry Building Marketplace
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Food and browsing/shopping souvenir place.
fresh lobster, oyster, crab can be found here. Good spot after or before plan ride.
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New England Lobster Market & Eatery
824 Cowan Rd
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fresh lobster, oyster, crab can be found here. Good spot after or before plan ride.
Neighborhood Deli that makes delicious sandwich.
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Guerra Quality Meats
490 Taraval St
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Neighborhood Deli that makes delicious sandwich.
Popular place that has been here for many decades.
Pop's Sandwich Shop
737 Portola Dr
Popular place that has been here for many decades.
This place serve burritos and other quick mexican food. Grab and go, or eat there.
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Miraloma Market
755 Portola Dr
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This place serve burritos and other quick mexican food. Grab and go, or eat there.
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Starbucks
2132 Chestnut St
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Mexican.
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El Toreador
50 W Portal Ave
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Mexican.
Great upscale Thai Food.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida St
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Great upscale Thai Food.
Sushi Omakase. Reservation may be required.
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Maruya
2931 16th St
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Sushi Omakase. Reservation may be required.
Omakase sushi. Reservation is required. Limited seating.
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Wako Japanese Restaurant
211 Clement St
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Omakase sushi. Reservation is required. Limited seating.
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MARUGAME UDON
3251 20th Ave
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Great bakery and great food. Line can be long. Plan ahead.
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Tartine Manufactory
595 Alabama St
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Great bakery and great food. Line can be long. Plan ahead.
Great selection of food and bakery.
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Stonemill Matcha
561 Valencia St
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Great selection of food and bakery.
Mediterranean food - very trendy.
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Beit Rima
138 Church St
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Mediterranean food - very trendy.
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Cafe De Casa
1165 Airport Blvd
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Reem's California Mission
2901 Mission St
Mazra
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4505 Burgers & BBQ
705 Divisadero St
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
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DAEHO KOREAN BBQ & BEEF SOUP
1620 Post St
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Hinodeya Ramen Bar
1737 Buchanan St
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Shake Shack Stonestown Galleria
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
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A local burger place - quick walking distance.
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Tower Burger
729 Portola Dr
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A local burger place - quick walking distance.
Local homey Italian place
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Trattoria da Vittorio
150 W Portal Ave
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Local homey Italian place
Great nearby Middle Eastern, Turkish, Mediterranean
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Bursa Restaurant
60 W Portal Ave
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Great nearby Middle Eastern, Turkish, Mediterranean
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Submarine Center
820 Ulloa St
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Very nice local bakery place
Noe Valley Bakery West Portal
Very nice local bakery place
Spiazzo
83 Via Antonio Pacinotti

Sightseeing

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Coit Tower
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
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I-Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon St
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Drive down lombard once, then you are really in San Francisco. To drive onto Lombard, you have to come from Lombard (you cannot turn to Lombard on Hyde)
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Lombard Street
Lombard Street
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Drive down lombard once, then you are really in San Francisco. To drive onto Lombard, you have to come from Lombard (you cannot turn to Lombard on Hyde)
Famous Ghiradelli - this is where it all started. Ice cream are good indulgent here. You can also catch cable car near by to go down to Union Square.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St
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Famous Ghiradelli - this is where it all started. Ice cream are good indulgent here. You can also catch cable car near by to go down to Union Square.
Shopping/ Walking/ Enjoying Art and Culture along the way. Lively area with many tourists. It is cold no matter when so please wear something warm.
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth St
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Shopping/ Walking/ Enjoying Art and Culture along the way. Lively area with many tourists. It is cold no matter when so please wear something warm.
Great city view and so close to home.
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Twin Peaks
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Great city view and so close to home.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun place to hang out. You can see seals (not that many nowadays) at the west end of the pier. You can also see Alcatraz from this area. Fun shops along the piers. Food are mostly upstairs.
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Pier 39
The Embarcadero
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Fun place to hang out. You can see seals (not that many nowadays) at the west end of the pier. You can also see Alcatraz from this area. Fun shops along the piers. Food are mostly upstairs.
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I-Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard St
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